Mar 2026(for 9months): Vitiligo Treatment
67th – 2 Mar-Before elementary school
I am consistently contemplating the most opportune moment to bring my son to the clinic, especially with his upcoming transition to elementary school. Our initial plan was to visit tomorrow, but I recently learned that the clinic will remain open despite it being a substitute holiday.
It would be more beneficial to reduce our visits from twice a week, particularly before he starts elementary school. I am always considering the most sustainable schedule for at least a year.
68th – 6 Mar-Scheduling diferent hour
It is a new experience to visit the clinic now that my child is an elementary school student. I need to adjust my train schedule to avoid disrupting my child’s school hours. I prefer not to take my son out of school during the day, as his school hours extend past 12:50 PM, and my usual train is at 1:19 PM.
Given the after-school program, there isn’t sufficient time to catch the 1:19 PM train. I was considering allowing some time in the after-school program before heading to the clinic. Therefore, today’s plan was to go to the clinic around 3 PM and return home around 6 PM, but this plan proved to be quite challenging.
Looking back, today was rather disappointing; it was manageable before the clinic visit, but by the time I returned home, it was late, and I felt very tired. This routine trip clearly needs to be reevaluated. Patience is a crucial factor in treating vitiligo.
69th – 9 Mar-Pulic bus and subway
I am beginning to explore a new route to the clinic, utilizing public bus and subway services instead of the train. It has become challenging to adhere to the train schedule since my children started elementary school, as there are specific school schedules I wish to accommodate.
Additionally, I need to return promptly to pick up another child before sunset. The total travel time for a round trip is approximately three hours. My primary focus is on finding a suitable balance between clinic visits and managing the new elementary school routines.
I am grateful for the opportunity to have my child’s vitiligo treated, even though it involves crossing city borders and a three-hour round trip; however, maintaining consistency for annual visits remains a considerable challenge.
70th – 13 Mar-Rush
It is quite a busy period with my son, as I need to return home as promptly as possible for the installation of an electrical device by the setup staff. My thoughts are continually focused on future events, particularly ensuring that we do not miss our next mode of transportation. I find myself frequently checking the time to determine our exact whereabouts with my son.
It is challenging to remain focused on the present moment, as my attention is entirely on the upcoming task and subsequent steps, especially when traveling to the clinic. Upon returning home, it was feasible to catch the 3:23 PM train from Dongdaegu train station, which aligned with last month’s schedule. Utilizing public buses and subways is quite tiring for me.
Furthermore, the necessity of making this round trip twice a week presents a significant burden. It was an opportunity to realize that it is not ideal to schedule two appointments on the same day as booking the clinic.
71st – 16 Mar – Try new schedule
To maintain the plan of visiting the clinic twice a week for the foreseeable future, perhaps for several months or even years, it would be more beneficial to schedule these visits on weekends rather than twice during the weekdays.
This adjustment could help alleviate fatigue. For example, one visit could be on a Monday and the other on a Saturday. Visiting on Saturdays would be more advantageous during the weekdays for two reasons: firstly, it would not interrupt my child’s after-school classes, and secondly, it would allow me more time during the week.
72nd – 21 Mar:wishing blister become normal color
On Saturdays, I had a scheduled appointment at the clinic. I utilized the 8:03 AM train for my journey and subsequently returned home via the subway and public bus. There were no available trains until 12:14 PM, and both the subway and bus routes extended the travel time threefold compared to the train. Furthermore, there was a limited selection of activities at Dongdaegu station, as most establishments had not yet opened upon our arrival.
The physician wished to monitor for any discoloration on my son’s chin following the healing of a blister. It is worth noting that some individuals intentionally induce blisters as a treatment for vitiligo. During this particular visit, the excimer laser was not applied to the blistered regions on his chin. My son conveyed that he experienced some discomfort and pain from the blister.
73rd – 23 Mar-shaped root vegetable
I had a brief discussion with the dermatologist at the clinic regarding the progress of my son’s vitiligo. This conversation provided me with valuable insights into vitiligo, particularly concerning my son’s specific situation. I learned that if laser treatment on the hands is discontinued, the vitiligo may sometimes spread to previously unaffected areas of the fingers. Therefore, it is advisable to continue laser treatment even if there isn’t noticeable improvement on the hands.
I also purchased some bread from a pop-up store within the Shinsaegae department store; these loaves were shaped like root vegetables. Each bread item was priced at 3,800 won, but purchasing a bundle reduced the cost to 3,500 won per item. My family and I found the taste to be quite not enjoyable, though we considered it a bit pricey.
74th – 28 Mar:all children’s trip
It has been quite some time since my last visit to Daegu with all of my children. They seem to believe it will be a simple excursion to Daegu, even though we are spending time near Dongdaegu Station. We explored a convenience store, browsed a second-hand bookstore, and enjoyed lunch at Shake Shack Burger.
75th – 30 Mar: last PRD syrup
Today was the last day my son was prescribed PRD syrup. The doctor advised that he should stop taking it once this current supply is finished, as he only uses it on weekends.
It can be easy to forget that the syrup is only given on Saturdays and Sundays. Furthermore, reducing the amount of syrup has been a gradual process; perhaps I occasionally forgot to administer it, or it was only intended for weekend use.
